Three Sentences, Making a Navy Admiral Spend 180,000 for Me.

Rainbase was an open city, and the checks weren't strict. Moreover, with Nico Robin herself leading the way, Bane and his companions encountered no problems and boldly entered the oasis.

The entire Rainbase was built around the grand casino 'Rain Dinners,' making Rain Dinners the city's center and most prosperous area.

Riding camels through the bustling streets, Bane and his group soon arrived at the entrance of Rain Dinners.

The security personnel here naturally recognized Nico Robin, the second-in-command. Seeing that they were her guests, they dared not question them and respectfully welcomed Bane and his companions inside.

The moment Bane entered Rain Dinners, he felt its luxury and liveliness. Even in broad daylight, countless gamblers had already gathered inside.

However, unlike the paupers in the gang-run gambling dens of his imagination, the people here were dressed in bright, beautiful clothes—clearly the elite, the rich, and the noble.

They were freely spending money here; Belly that ordinary citizens couldn't earn in a year might just be the chips for a single bet in their hands.

"You can play a couple of rounds first. I'll go find Crocodile to report your arrival," Nico Robin said casually.

"Okay," Bane replied just as casually.

Soon, Robin disappeared around the corner of the staircase, while Bane and the other two approached the casino.

After truly observing their surroundings, Bane realized that the casino on the first floor was actually quite modest. There were also some more ordinary guests playing slot machines or gathering at tables for card games; it wasn't exclusively filled with the super-rich upper class.

"It's good to come out and see the world. I've never heard of a place like this in the East Blue," Zoro remarked with emotion.

"Perhaps it's just because we haven't had access to it. The East Blue, as a benchmark of the World Government, is prosperous and stable, with the most great nobles among the four seas. There must be extremely luxurious places," Nami countered after some thought.

While they were arguing about whether such a good place existed in the East Blue, they suddenly noticed Bane standing still.

"What's wrong?" Zoro followed Bane's gaze. He saw a card table over there where a group of gamblers were playing cards and dice, but there was nothing special about it.

However, a smile of excitement spread across Bane's face. "What a coincidence! I was just thinking about finding strong companions and how to get to Sky Island, and here I meet him!?"

At this moment, Bane's eyes were practically shining. The reason? He had encountered a wild SSR!

At the dice table directly in front of him sat a figure. The figure looked tall and broad, appearing two or three sizes larger than the people around him when seated.

He was wearing purple Wano Country attire, hunched over, his head buried in the table, his ear almost touching the dice cup. His expression was one of anticipation and excitement, and he held a staff-like sword in his hand.

If one looked closely, they would notice a cross-shaped scar over his eyes, passing right through them. He was blind!

Marine Admiral Fujitora Issho!

No, at this moment, he should only be 'Issho.' He was neither a Marine Admiral nor had he taken on the moniker Fujitora!

Now, he was just an ordinary person named Issho, or you could consider him a folk master, or perhaps a gambling addict.

In fact, in the eyes of the Marines, Bane was also considered one of the 'folk masters.'

"I've heard for a long time that if you frequent various casinos, you might run into Issho before he makes a name for himself. Now it seems it's true," Bane thought to himself, unable to suppress the smile on his lips.

When Issho gambles, he doesn't use Observation Haki, even though his Observation Haki is incredibly powerful, strong enough to directly lock onto meteors in the sky.

However, even without activating Observation Haki, as a blind person, his other senses were indeed more acute. Just like at this moment, he sensed someone staring at him with an intense gaze.

As a casino wanderer, Issho wasn't too surprised to feel such a burning gaze.

After all, his luck today was truly excellent; he had won twelve consecutive rounds, and his table was piled high with chips. In such a luxurious casino, there were always beautiful women who specifically targeted 'rich people' like him.

Experienced Issho immediately felt that another beautiful woman had set her sights on him!

But in the next second, the dice cup was opened, and he, who had won twelve rounds in a row, immediately lost all his chips.

This was also a characteristic of Issho's betting; he wasn't playing to win money, he truly enjoyed the thrill of gambling and the unknown outcome.

Therefore, whenever his chips accumulated to a certain extent, he would almost always bet all of them if he continued.

If he won, he would keep playing until he lost. He wouldn't feel upset if his chips ran out; he could just come back and play again when he had money.

Having lost all his chips, Issho didn't show any signs of distress. Instead, he leaned back relaxedly against the soft chair. If there was any regret, it was that there would be no beautiful women tonight.

As he was thinking this, he suddenly realized that the intense gaze had not shifted from him!

This time, Issho was truly puzzled. He frowned slightly and then activated his subtle Observation Haki, wanting to see what was going on with the other person.

I've lost all my chips, why are you still looking at me so eagerly?

Then, when Issho's Haki swept over Bane, his expression froze.

In his Haki perception, not far away was a man over two meters tall, with a muscular physique. He exuded a strong life aura, indicating excellent health and physical condition, but that wasn't important. What was important was that this guy was looking at him with shining eyes and a creepy smile, as if he had discovered treasure!

Issho???

Although he was very confident in his own strength, at this moment, he felt a sense of panic!

Just as he was panicking, he saw the muscular man walking towards him!

"Cough," Issho quickly stood up, pretending not to have noticed anything, and prepared to quickly leave the casino.

This was his first time at Rain Dinners. If he had known that the famous Rain Dinners was so chaotic, he would never have come!

But before he could take a few steps, a voice called out from behind him.

"Please wait, sir, I..." Bane greeted him with a friendly smile.

He thought this was his most amiable tone.

As a result, Issho, hearing the voice, immediately accelerated his pace and rushed towards the exit.

Bane???

What are you doing!?

I am a male lecturer who has mastered human nature. Three sentences, and I can make a Marine Admiral spend eighteen—no, flee in a panic?

After a brief moment of stunned silence, Bane reacted, quickly chasing after him in two strides and reaching out to grab Issho.

But as he reached out, Issho, despite being a Blind Swordsman, slipped away as nimbly as a loach. At the same time, he stopped running, turned around to face Bane, and held his cane sword, saying, "My apologies. I am grateful for your kindness, but I am a man of old-fashioned ways."

"Huh?" Bane was also baffled by this statement. What did he mean?

At the same time, Nami and Zoro caught up. Nami came over, grabbed Bane's arm, and wrapped it around her chest, panting as she said, "Why did you suddenly run over here?"

Nami's action caused Issho some confusion. Eh? Are they a couple? Did I misunderstand?

However, Bane didn't respond to Nami at all. Instead, he spoke to Issho cordially, "My apologies, I may have startled you. It's just that upon seeing you, I was overcome with joy and could not contain myself."

Hearing this tone, Issho was also a bit puzzled, his brows furrowing slightly as he asked, "Have you heard my story?"

Issho had some fame among the common folk, known as the Blind Swordsman who enjoyed upholding justice and striking down pirates, occasionally moonlighting as a bounty hunter. Thus, he assumed Bane had heard these tales of his.

"Uh..." Bane didn't quite know how to respond for a moment, then a flash of inspiration struck him. "Of course. I have heard of the great name of Issho, the Casino Fat Sheep."

"Casino Fat Sheep!?" Issho was stunned at first, then, as if he had suffered a great insult, he leaned on his cane sword and grumbled, "Although I lose everything every time, that is because I enjoy the process! How could I be a skill-less Casino Fat Sheep? Who gave me such a nickname?"

"Tesoro!" Bane shifted the blame to the Gold Emperor without a moment's hesitation.